Lightning Ridge Miners' Association Ltd

The Lightning Ridge Miners' Association Ltd (LRMA) was incorporated in 1974 to represent the opal mining community. It represents opal miners in general and its members in particular, in dealings with government and non-government bodies in affairs affecting their economic and social welfare.

The LRMA is administered by a President and Board of seven Directors, elected annually by the members. No Board member receives any fees or remuneration for performing duties as either President or Director.

The LRMA has approximately 860 financial members and its membership is growing steadily.